1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 1980 Talbot Tagora has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJ has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Talbot Tagora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Jaguar XJ | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Jaguar | Talbot |
Model | XJ | Tagora |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |